The Toronto Raptors (1-4) will look to halt a three-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (3-2) on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Scotiabank Arena as 4.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 7:30 PM ET on SportsNet LA and TSN. The point total in the matchup is set at 232.5.
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Raptors and Lakers Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
When they have played as at least 4.5-point underdogs this season, the Lakers are 2-0 against the spread.
The Raptors and the Lakers combine to average 0.7 fewer points per game than the over/under of 232.5 set for this matchup.
Opponents of the two teams average a combined 9.3 more points per game (241.8) than this game’s over/under of 232.5 points.
The Raptors’ average point total in outings this season is 222.5, 10.0 points higher than the total in this game.
The average point total for Los Angeles this year is 5.7 points higher than this game’s over/under.
Toronto’s ATS record is 4-1-0 this season.
The Lakers are 4-1-0 against the spread this season.
Raptors Stats & Insights
The Raptors’ -40 scoring differential (being outscored by eight points per game) is a result of scoring 116 points per game (10th in the NBA) while allowing 124 per contest (29th in the league).
The 46.6 rebounds per game the Raptors average rank 12th in the NBA, and are 7.6 more than the 39 their opponents pull down per contest.
Toronto connects on 9.4 three-pointers per game (29th in the league), 3.8 fewer than its opponents (13.2).
The Raptors rank 18th in the league by averaging 108.8 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 30th in the NBA, allowing 118.2 points per 100 possessions.
Lakers Stats & Insights
The Lakers are being outscored by two points per game, with a -10 scoring differential overall. They put up 115.8 points per game (12th in NBA), and give up 117.8 per contest (22nd in league).
Los Angeles wins the rebound battle by 3.2 boards on average. It collects 42.2 rebounds per game, 21st in the league, while its opponents pull down 39.
The Lakers hit 10.6 three-pointers per game (25th in the league), four fewer than their opponents.
The Lakers rank ninth in the NBA with 112.2 points scored per 100 possessions, and 23rd defensively with 114.4 points conceded per 100 possessions.
Raptors Key Players to Watch
The Raptors active scoring leader is Gradey Dick, who averages 18.8 per contest to go with 1.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
Jakob Poeltl adds 13.8 points, 2.4 assists and 12.6 rebounds per matchup. Davion Mitchell puts up 8.6 points, 6.2 assists and 1.8 rebounds per game.
Dick leads active Raptors in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.2 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Scottie Barnes averages two steals per game, while Chris Boucher has 1.4 blocks per contest.
Lakers Key Players to Watch
Anthony Davis has the top Lakers spot in two categories among active players: scoring (30.6 points per game) and rebounding (12.2 rebounds per game). He also dishes out three assists per contest.
LeBron James’ per-game averages this season are 21.2 points, 6.6 assists and 6.8 rebounds.
Austin Reaves knocks down 2.6 threes per game.
The Lakers’ defensive efforts get a boost from Davis (1.6 steals and two blocks per game).
Raptors vs. Lakers Prediction
Over (232.5)
Lakers 124 – Raptors 113